A New York City police officer, Hieu Tran, has been charged with attempted murder and other crimes in connection to a road rage shooting incident that occurred in New Jersey on May 17, 2023. The shooting took place around 11 p.m., and the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
According to reports from various sources, including the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and Voorhees Township Police Department, Tran's NYPD-issued firearm was linked to ballistic evidence found at the scene of the incident. The victim's identity has not been released.
Tran is currently suspended without pay from the NYPD while he awaits extradition to New Jersey. He had previously been assigned to the public information office since 2023, but was also previously assigned to the 28th Precinct in Harlem. His lawyer did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and more details are expected to be released as they become available.
This article is based on information from multiple sources, including NBC News, Star-Advertiser, AP News, and NJ.com. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.